Sustainability – make a career out of saving the planet!
NMIT provides a range of sustainability courses and training at the forefront of industry trends.
Every home will eventually be required to conform to some energy efficiency criteria. Sustainability represents a real growth area in industry and NMIT can help people get skilled up in a variety of ways.
At the most basic level, people will need:
- advice on what they can do as individuals
- to be informed so as not to be ripped-off by unscrupulous installers etc
- to know what is the best solution for their needs and financial position
- to know how to do an energy audit of their own homes and how they can use energy more efficiently
- to know about carbon trading and cost saving
At an advanced level, in business and enterprise, people will need skills in:
- Electronic Emissions Trading Platform (EETP)
- Australian Climate Exchange Limited (ACX)
- ACX Business Rules
Deborah Porter completed NMIT’s Certificate IV in Renewable Energy and has been working her way up in a sustainable career since.
Already enrolled in another NMIT Diploma* or higher level course?
Double your qualification with our Diploma of Sustainability.
*Certain Diploma and above courses at NMIT can be completed in conjunction with the Diploma of Sustainability so you can broaden your skill base and receive two qualifications.
Explore NMIT’s diverse sustainability courses and take a step towards alternative solutions like:
- renewable energy systems like ELV wind turbine and solar power systems
- grid connection design and for qualified electricians (see short courses)
- accounting with a sustainability and environmental management focus
- bushland regeneration and revegetation
- conservation and restoration of natural areas
- biodiversity, fauna management, erosion control
- ‘plantmanship’ and sustainable horticulture practices
Browse our sustainable courses below
Available Courses (14)
Prepare a Landscape Design (Training Program)
This 60 hour Training Program takes the student through all of the key elements of landscape design. The completion of this nationally recognised unit of study RTF4007A Prepare a Garden Design will earn you credit towards completing the Certificate III in Horticulture or Certificate IV in Horticulture.
Bachelor of Accounting
This course has been developed to meet the growing demand for business professionals with qualifications in the areas of accounting and sustainable business. It is ideal for those wishing to combine a mainstream accounting course with a sustainability and environmental management focus. The course includes traditional Accounting subjects covering General Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing and Taxation and Financial Management whilst at the same time providing a focus on environmental sustainability through subjects such as Introduction to Sustainability Studies, Environmental Law and Environmental Economics and Policy. Students who successfully complete an Associate Degree of Accounting are eligible to be accepted directly into the Bachelor of Accounting.
Diploma of Agronomy
The Diploma of Agronomy has been designed for consultant agronomists, agricultural, chemical, fertiliser companies or farmers wanting to upgrade their qualifications. Learn to develop climate risk strategies, maintain pasture and crop production, weed and pest control solutions, manage a stored grain program and prepare agricultural and financial reports.
Certificate IV in Applied Design (Landscape)
The Certificate IV has a large focus on design and business skills to perform a range of functions including CAD landscape design costing and project management. Use your landscape design and construction management skills to find creative solutions to conserving our natural environments and resources
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
The Diploma focuses on project management in medium-rise building and construction projects. Learn how to coordinate the construction of a building. You’ll be taught how to take responsibility for job completion, selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality and liaising with clients.
Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
Designed to teach the skills required of a project administrator of small to large building projects, or of people running a drafting practice as a registered Building Designer.
Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management
If you care about environmental issues and the conservation of our natural resources, this course will develop your knowledge of bushland regeneration and revegetation. You will learn skills including how to apply approaches to restoration, conservation and management of natural areas, parks and reserves. You will also be able to undertake an Australian apprenticeship for this course.
Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
If you are engaged in the work of conservation and land management, this course has a focus on advancing your skills through on-the-ground experience, including field trips to the Little Desert, and bird surveying at Mill Park Lakes. In an era of global warming, improve your ability to protect and preserve our natural world.
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Design
This qualification may lead to para-professional employment in supporting the work of engineers through tasks such as preparing drawings, designing to requirement, costing projects, or testing materials. Enhance your understanding in areas such as survey methods, designing structural steel members and soils evaluation.
Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration
The Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration incorporates the Certificate IV in Interior Decoration within the first year of study. Gain advanced skills in interior decoration, and develop your creativity with a particular focus on commercial interiors. Learn to perform tasks ranging from creating 3D digital images to designing interior lighting. The field of interior design and decoration offers diverse and lucrative career opportunities for those with a creative bent and an interest in design in the built environment
Diploma of Ornamental Horticulture
The Diploma of Ornamental Horticulture is offered to students through the Horticulture Department and incorporates the Certificate IV in Horticulture. This course addresses higher-level horticulture technical skills, especially ‘plantsmanship’ and sustainable practices for those who wish to pursue a career in the industry. NMIT also offers the Diploma of Ornamental Horticulture on a part-time basis to industry clients with a previous horticulture, or allied qualification and/or significant industry experience who wish to enhance their career prospects.
Certificate IV in Renewable Energy
Renewable energy courses aim to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge to enable them to work in the exciting and emerging area of Green Skills technology. On completion of the Certificate IV in Renewable Energy, design renewable energy systems, install, maintain and troubleshoot small ELV wind turbine systems or provide quotations for renewable energy system installation and/or maintenance or repair.
Certificate III in Renewable Energy ELV
Renewable energy courses aim to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge to enable them to work in the exciting and emerging area of Green Skills technology. On completion, recommend and implement environmentally sustainable solutions, perform accurate solar assessments and provide advice regarding renewable energy solutions. Renewable energy courses at NMIT will be delivered in the new purpose built NMIT Green Skills Centre located in Epping.
Diploma of Sustainability
The Diploma of Sustainability can be completed in conjunction with another diploma qualification or higher to achieve a dual qualification. Four units need to be completed in addition to another diploma level qualification or higher. Diplomas from the Agriculture and Animal Science Department include either Diploma of Agriculture or Diploma of Conservation and Land Management. Please contact the department to enrol in the dual diploma. Combines existing training with specialist training in sustainability. Covers fundamental principles and emerging developments in sustainability. Offers programs to support behavioural change and sustainable practices, sustainable business plans and long-term outcomes of sustainable production and consumption.
Higher Ed. Courses (1)
Bachelor of Accounting
This course has been developed to meet the growing demand for business professionals with qualifications in the areas of accounting and sustainable business. It is ideal for those wishing to combine a mainstream accounting course with a sustainability and environmental management focus. The course includes traditional Accounting subjects covering General Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing and Taxation and Financial Management whilst at the same time providing a focus on environmental sustainability through subjects such as Introduction to Sustainability Studies, Environmental Law and Environmental Economics and Policy. Students who successfully complete an Associate Degree of Accounting are eligible to be accepted directly into the Bachelor of Accounting.
Available Short Courses (2)
Grid Connect Design
Completion provides skills and knowledge to plan and design solar systems to be connected to the power grid. Requires prior learning/pre-requisites. Topics include technical standards, regulations and codes; electricity distributors and supply requirements; electrical metering arrangements; occupational Health and Safety principles; electrical safe working practices; and grid connected inverters. This course provides credit for the national unit of competency UEENEEK305C Grid Connect Design.
Grid Connect Install for Qualified Electricians
Designed to give qualified, licensed electricians the skills and knowledge to safely plan, configure and install alternative power sources to the power grid. Topics include occupational Health and Safety principles; electrical safe working practice; photovoltaic power systems and grid connected inverters.
